My Reaction To The Emmy Awards
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ladyofavalon77Well, after seeing all the other posts about what went down tonight and having all these REALLY REALLY strong feelings about the results I felt it was time to release all this pent up frustration and disappointment in one nice long post. To begin with, I had been looking forward to this night all month long, counting down the days and checking the date to see how long till it happened. Dreaming of seeing Jean and Greg at the Emmy's and hearing their acceptance speeches. And that's where I went wrong. Usually I try to distance myself when I really like something but this time I allowed myself to be completely swept away in the moment and I shall learn not to do this again if it is the last thing I do. It's too painful when what you are hoping for doesn't come true and you have to live with the reality :(
Now it all started when I was reading the daily news stories predicting who would win the emmy that night. Most if not all predicted Jean and/or Greg would be victorious so my hopes kept building up based on these false predictions, complacent enough to think at least one would win and I would have my satisfactory ending. Then the photos of them before the Emmy's came out and all common sense left me as I took joy in seeing such WONDERFUL pictures of them at pre Emmy parties and just having a dang old good time. I even made a banner from the one picture below because it was...perfection incarnate :) Feel free to use the icon or banner and don't worry about credit :)
And for a few days I was in heaven eagerly anticipating the Emmy's and sure it would end on a happy note. What a fool I was *shakes head*
So it started off promising with great but separate Red Carpet entrances by Jean and Greg. I was lucky enough to see Jean being interviewed early on and could not believe how great she looked. The blonde tresses framing her face, the silver eye shadow, her beautiful eyes, her stunning earrings, the classic body hugging dress that showed off her best assets. It was the perfect gown for a perfect evening for her to accept the Emmy for Supporting Actress. Below are some photos of that WONDERFUL walk down the red carpet :)
A Smile That Could Launch A Thousand Ships...
They Make A Great Couple :)
Who Says Only The Young Are Beautiful?
A Fashion Pose Worthy Of Vogue Magazine
Proof Once Again of Her Amazing Beauty
And Now The Acessories: First the STUNNING Ring
And Now The Lovely Handbag and Bracelet :)
And of course my man of the hour. I didn't see him on the red carpet during the hour special but from the looks of these photos he made agreat entrance. I also found out from another news source that he wore his trademark 3 earrings in red, white and blue :)
A Presidential Smile :)
And Here They Come...
I'm Loving The Tie
One Last Look Before They Go Inside
The only thing I didn't like was the fact there was no interview with Greg :( I don't have cable but someone told me that TV guide had a chance to talk to him before he went in and would love a link to the interview if anyone knows where I can find one. Anyways, at this point, spirits were high and I was sure they were going to win. I also was thrilled that their awards would come up first...put me out of my misery and allow me to bask in the feeling of victory for a season of acting well done. Looking back, I was a complete idiot to pin my hopes so high.
Conan kept the evening lively with more good jokes than bad and I really like him as host with his irreverent attitude and flare for sarcasm. Favorite moment of the night: Bob Newhart in a Glass Box with only a limited amount of air. I've never laughed so hard in my life :)
Well, the moment for Greg came first and you could tell he was excited as he kept his head lowered while they waited for the announcement. Someone even told me the cheers were loudest when his name came out for the nomination which makes his loss even sadder. He was very gracious after hearing Alan Alda won, nodding his head and applauding the choice of the voters. A true gentleman to the end.
And then before I knew it Jean was up and I thought "Surely she'll win, surely this night won't be a total loss." And again I was cheated out of a happy ending and screamed in frustration as they announced Blythe Danner's name. When Greg didn't win, it looked like Jean was prepared for the loss and took it quite coolly. I would give anything to know what she was thinking. I mean come on now...Ms. Danner already won this emmy last year. In fact, she herself looked stunned to have received the award when there were so many more deserving actresses.
From then on, I tuned out and just listened for 24's next nominations, holding out little hope they would win anything but thinking if they did I might get to see my favorite couple on stage. And then Kiefer was up and I waited on pins and needles, almost completely sure Martin Sheen had that nomination sewed up. When he won, I jumped up and screamed while doing a little dance. FINALLY something went right and was all aglow as he gave such a gracious speech to the audience. And then the kiss...THE KISS.
I mean he had his agent with him and just gave her a hug but when he kissed Jean I was like WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? It must have been the thrill of the moment but it was like ok WHOA what is going on. As someone pointed out earlier, she was just as nervous as him when the nominees were called out, bowing her head and looking away from the camera and then erupting in cheers when the moment came. I guess this was sort of like the Adrien Brody/Halle Berry kiss at the Oscars when someone is so happy they want to share it with everyone. My question is...was Kiefer looking to kiss someone and Jean was just there or did Jean initiate it and he just went along? LOL whatever :)
Only one tiny criticism: why didn't Kiefer give a shoutout to the two who helped him get there? I mean if he hadn't had a great villian to go against the season would have been mediochre at best AND it wouldn't have attracted as many viewers without the amazing dynamic between Jean and Greg. However, I'm sure he didn't have much time and he had been nominated for this many times before so it was really his moment to shine for ALL his years of work on the show. Everyone says no one works harder than him when it comes down to it.
So then I tuned out till Best Drama came up and waited with bated breath for the winner, thinking Grey's Anatomy or House would shut my favorite TV show out. AND YET ANOTHER SCORE FOR 24!! Screams and dancing ensued followed by total attention on the TV screen as the actors made their way down the aisle. No good scenes with Jean and Greg together but an AWESOME moment nonetheless. For a moment, I just took part in feeling glad that the show was finally being recognized.
And then the depression hit the next morning and I know it's selfish but the fact that 24 won all those other awards EXCEPT the ones in the supporting actor and actress category made the loss even worse. There is everyone partying while Greg and Jean go home emptyhanded. True Jean already has two Emmy's and Greg seems to just care about doing a good job, Emmy or no, but I really wanted them to win. Everything they did was so amazingly fabulous and both fans and critics alike agreed that the disappointment from their loss was overwhelming. I was only slightly mollified by the photos from the Press Room which I've included below.
And my favorite picture of all :)
Together to the end through thick and thin. The lesson learned here is to not let your love of something overwhelm you because that's when you open yourself up to disappointment and heartbreak. And even though it's just a little thing called the Emmy's, there are lessons to be learned from letting your hopes and dreams carry you away. It is better to live a balanced life than take a thrilling but all too short ride on the unpredictable rollercoaster of emotions. Hopefully I don't make the same mistake again :)
And for a few days I was in heaven eagerly anticipating the Emmy's and sure it would end on a happy note. What a fool I was *shakes head*
So it started off promising with great but separate Red Carpet entrances by Jean and Greg. I was lucky enough to see Jean being interviewed early on and could not believe how great she looked. The blonde tresses framing her face, the silver eye shadow, her beautiful eyes, her stunning earrings, the classic body hugging dress that showed off her best assets. It was the perfect gown for a perfect evening for her to accept the Emmy for Supporting Actress. Below are some photos of that WONDERFUL walk down the red carpet :)
A Smile That Could Launch A Thousand Ships...
They Make A Great Couple :)
Who Says Only The Young Are Beautiful?
A Fashion Pose Worthy Of Vogue Magazine
Proof Once Again of Her Amazing Beauty
And Now The Acessories: First the STUNNING Ring
And Now The Lovely Handbag and Bracelet :)
And of course my man of the hour. I didn't see him on the red carpet during the hour special but from the looks of these photos he made agreat entrance. I also found out from another news source that he wore his trademark 3 earrings in red, white and blue :)
A Presidential Smile :)
And Here They Come...
I'm Loving The Tie
One Last Look Before They Go Inside
The only thing I didn't like was the fact there was no interview with Greg :( I don't have cable but someone told me that TV guide had a chance to talk to him before he went in and would love a link to the interview if anyone knows where I can find one. Anyways, at this point, spirits were high and I was sure they were going to win. I also was thrilled that their awards would come up first...put me out of my misery and allow me to bask in the feeling of victory for a season of acting well done. Looking back, I was a complete idiot to pin my hopes so high.
Conan kept the evening lively with more good jokes than bad and I really like him as host with his irreverent attitude and flare for sarcasm. Favorite moment of the night: Bob Newhart in a Glass Box with only a limited amount of air. I've never laughed so hard in my life :)
Well, the moment for Greg came first and you could tell he was excited as he kept his head lowered while they waited for the announcement. Someone even told me the cheers were loudest when his name came out for the nomination which makes his loss even sadder. He was very gracious after hearing Alan Alda won, nodding his head and applauding the choice of the voters. A true gentleman to the end.
And then before I knew it Jean was up and I thought "Surely she'll win, surely this night won't be a total loss." And again I was cheated out of a happy ending and screamed in frustration as they announced Blythe Danner's name. When Greg didn't win, it looked like Jean was prepared for the loss and took it quite coolly. I would give anything to know what she was thinking. I mean come on now...Ms. Danner already won this emmy last year. In fact, she herself looked stunned to have received the award when there were so many more deserving actresses.
From then on, I tuned out and just listened for 24's next nominations, holding out little hope they would win anything but thinking if they did I might get to see my favorite couple on stage. And then Kiefer was up and I waited on pins and needles, almost completely sure Martin Sheen had that nomination sewed up. When he won, I jumped up and screamed while doing a little dance. FINALLY something went right and was all aglow as he gave such a gracious speech to the audience. And then the kiss...THE KISS.
I mean he had his agent with him and just gave her a hug but when he kissed Jean I was like WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? It must have been the thrill of the moment but it was like ok WHOA what is going on. As someone pointed out earlier, she was just as nervous as him when the nominees were called out, bowing her head and looking away from the camera and then erupting in cheers when the moment came. I guess this was sort of like the Adrien Brody/Halle Berry kiss at the Oscars when someone is so happy they want to share it with everyone. My question is...was Kiefer looking to kiss someone and Jean was just there or did Jean initiate it and he just went along? LOL whatever :)
Only one tiny criticism: why didn't Kiefer give a shoutout to the two who helped him get there? I mean if he hadn't had a great villian to go against the season would have been mediochre at best AND it wouldn't have attracted as many viewers without the amazing dynamic between Jean and Greg. However, I'm sure he didn't have much time and he had been nominated for this many times before so it was really his moment to shine for ALL his years of work on the show. Everyone says no one works harder than him when it comes down to it.
So then I tuned out till Best Drama came up and waited with bated breath for the winner, thinking Grey's Anatomy or House would shut my favorite TV show out. AND YET ANOTHER SCORE FOR 24!! Screams and dancing ensued followed by total attention on the TV screen as the actors made their way down the aisle. No good scenes with Jean and Greg together but an AWESOME moment nonetheless. For a moment, I just took part in feeling glad that the show was finally being recognized.
And then the depression hit the next morning and I know it's selfish but the fact that 24 won all those other awards EXCEPT the ones in the supporting actor and actress category made the loss even worse. There is everyone partying while Greg and Jean go home emptyhanded. True Jean already has two Emmy's and Greg seems to just care about doing a good job, Emmy or no, but I really wanted them to win. Everything they did was so amazingly fabulous and both fans and critics alike agreed that the disappointment from their loss was overwhelming. I was only slightly mollified by the photos from the Press Room which I've included below.
And my favorite picture of all :)
Together to the end through thick and thin. The lesson learned here is to not let your love of something overwhelm you because that's when you open yourself up to disappointment and heartbreak. And even though it's just a little thing called the Emmy's, there are lessons to be learned from letting your hopes and dreams carry you away. It is better to live a balanced life than take a thrilling but all too short ride on the unpredictable rollercoaster of emotions. Hopefully I don't make the same mistake again :)
For now I leave you with this latest Icon and Banner I made. Feel free to use and no need for credit :)
"The greatest test of courage on the earth is to bear defeat without losing heart."
"The only thing better than winning is losing knowing you gave your best."
“That's what learning is, after all; not whether we lose the game, but how we lose and how we've changed because of it and what we take away from it that we never had before, to apply to other games. Losing, in a curious way, is winning.”
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Date: 2006-08-30 11:33 am (UTC)Great pictures :)
*Grins*
Date: 2006-08-30 04:56 pm (UTC)Yes, it's sad. I think this is the first TV couple I've fallen for really hard. I was a HUGE Janeway/Chakotay fan from Voyager but never went to these lengths to express my love. Even when Seven hooked up with him, I was just like "Bah, whatever."
The good news: I'm on the road to recovery :)
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Date: 2006-08-30 05:14 pm (UTC)*Grins*
Date: 2006-08-30 10:16 pm (UTC)